modern dating

I read so many poems on almost relationships and half baked ones. Ones where there’s only one person fighting for this relationship. When looking at these ‘relationships’ from the outside it’s so easy to judge and wonder WHY IS SHE PUTTING UP WITH THIS?! Unfortunately, things are never so easily black and white. We come up with all these reasons…

Dear DD, There’s this guy I realllllly like at work, we flirt hardcore so I really think he likes me too. We’ve hung out outside of work but only in group setting. I really want to pursue this further but I don’t know how to go about it or if I even should go for it. Best, Coworker Crush …

Dear DD, I met this awesome girl on a dating app, we talk everyday nearly all day. Problem is, whenever I bring up meeting in person she always has something else going on. It’s been three weeks already and I’m afraid to ask her again if she’s willing to go on a date with me. Sincerely, Stuck online Dear…

The warm weather is starting to cool off but you want your summer fling to keep heating up, here’s how to stroke the flame. Make plans for the fall Act like the weather isn’t changing and keep making plans as you have been. Instead of heading to the beach or a hot summer night concert you can go apple…

Welcome back to the second and final installment of answering your single parent dating questions! I’d like to thank Dating Dad and Define Relationship so much for being a part of this and helping out fellow single parent daters! What’s the best way to introduce your children to your SO? (from Single Mom Strong Traveler) DD: For this…

I’ve been asking quite a few questions about dating as a single parent and I’d like to offer advice for readers in the same position. Unfortunately my lack of knowledge and personal experience made me feel that I wasn’t the right person for the job. So I’ve enlisted some blogger friends with first hand knowledge to answer your questions! Our…

Prior to my current relationship I had only ever reached the early stages of dating. It was still a time to look and act your best as you still wanted to impress your date and win them over. As my relationship reaches its first year mark, I reflect back on the changes I’ve noticed when a relationship becomes long term….

Since jealousy usually pops up when someone outside your relationship is seemingly getting close to your significant other, most people would believe jealousy is about your SO or the other person. But it’s time you face the music and realize jealousy nearly every time is all about you. Jealousy only really pops up when there are issues of self esteem,…

All relationships have their road bumps and rough patches and its during this time we try to find answers and connections to those around us. So who do you turn to? Friends and Family You may turn to close family and friends who have been experience your relationship through its duration. This problem is that friends and family are…

I don’t want to think at all. I’m haunted by these images I’ve created in my head. Places I have never been to and people I have never met. But it’s your past and all the memories I’ve puzzled together. Like a quick shot to the head they fire inside my mind before I have a chance for self defense….